City break in Molde. Active leisure ideas for Molde - attractions, recreation and nightlife

In Molde, there are not so many entertainment centers, so tourists just walk and go sightseeing. In the surroundings of the city, there are beautiful natural sites. In the warm season, more hiking and cycling routes are available for tourists. One of the favorite hikers’ entertainments is an ascent of the observation platform Varden situated on top of the mountain. Such a stroll will take you an hour if you walk there. Also, you can reach the observation platform by bus. It is a luxurious platform that has a view of the entire city and the coast. Also, there is a popular restaurant where you can have romantic dinner.

In Molde, nature admirers have a wide choice of activities too. They can admire wonderful fjords, take a boat tour, and see natural attractions in the surroundings of the city. There are the most interesting hiking routes in the mountainous district of Romsdalseggen. Here, you can admire unusual plants, beautiful rocks, and hidden waterfalls. Also, you can see here a unique waterfall called Mardalsfossen that is among the five highest waterfalls in Norway. It is situated in difficult rocky terrain, so you can reach the waterfall only on foot. The stroll will take you about 45 minutes. In summer, not only hiking, but also cycling tours are organized in the mountainous area.

In the surroundings of the city, there are several natural sites where you can admire rare trees and other plants. Many years ago, royal birches were planted here. Today, birch groves are very popular with tourists. Fans of fishing should visit Yertyuia located near the coast. This island is one of the attractive fishing sites. For hundreds of years, hereditary fishermen have been living here. Nowadays, the fisheries museum reminds of this traditional industry. A lot of additional services are available for tourists here. They can rent a boat and all the necessary equipment for fishing. They can also take a trip to other attractive fishing sites. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Fans of unusual sightseeing tours should visit the district of Byugge. There are a lot of interesting places for walks. This district attracts with its rocks and caves. Here, explorers have found cave paintings drawn by prehistoric people. Today, you can explore these mysterious caves, see the traces of ancient people, and admire wonderful stalactites and stalagmites.

Molde is a recognized center of sports tourism. More entertainments are available in the warm season. The city attracts fans of mountaineering and mountain cycling. Also, there are excellent conditions for sea rafting. In the surroundings of the city, there are horse-breeding centers where the best Icelandic horses are bred. These centers always welcome guests. Their main visitors are local people with children. Here, you can learn to ride a horse. Small children can feed animals and learn to care for them.

Divers will not be bored here too. They can visit the coast of Hustadwick that is the most interesting dive site in the region. Here, you can see rare representatives of marine flora and fauna, as well as admire wrecks. There is also a diving center where you can rent all the necessary equipment. There are suitable dive sites for beginners and experienced drivers.

Molde lacks noisy night clubs. The most attractive place for evening recreation in the city is a jazz club named Hustadwick. It features a stylish interior. Famous jazz bands regularly perform here. In the club, you can always listen to live music and taste the best Norway beers and unusual cocktails. Hustadwick is one of the citizens’ favorite places for recreation.